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Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Unlike some of the other areas addressed in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, schools are something familiar to all students, so even the very young can deepen their understanding of the conditions that led to the legislation.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present), Government and Law, Lesson Ideas
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Primary sources from the Library of Congress are powerful tools for engaging students and fostering natural curiosity. You can help students learn to harness that curiosity in ways that will focus and direct research.
Posted in: Teaching Strategies
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
The Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute matched my experience with the Writing Project, and refined and drew focus to everything I have learned as a teacher.
Posted in: African American History, Teaching Strategies
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Do you have students who love winter sports? The upcoming winter Olympics will provide lots of opportunities to watch intense competition and celebrate the glorious triumphs of the athletes. Why not engage students’ energy and interest with Library of Congress primary source items related to both historical winter Olympic teams and winter sports?
Posted in: Primary Source Highlights
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
As the celebration of Washington's birthday draws near, primary sources from the Library of Congress can support explorations of the role of the French in United States victory, along with reactions to their assistance by government and military leaders, by the American people--and by Washington himself.
Posted in: Fine and Performing Arts, Holidays, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815)